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New Science Spotlight Articles
Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
May 17, 2021
Dr. Yingye Zheng named fellow of American Statistical Association
Honored for work to develop biomedical decision tools
Risk vs. benefit: Bisphosphonates in breast cancer
These common drugs can curb metastasis to bone and may even keep DCIS in check, but side effects make education and awareness crucial
Fred Hutch eyes the future of weight loss
Successful pilot study uses acceptance and commitment phone therapy to help people lose weight; new $3.7M grant will launch full-scale trial
Women’s Health Initiative continues on at Fred Hutch
Nearly 30 years after its launch, the WHI and its data are still going strong, producing key findings
Learning to trust science with your life
Diseases like cancer and COVID-19 can be scary; leaning into the science helps you feel more empowered
Shed the pandemic pounds ... and the stupor
As vaccines roll out and the crisis ebbs, get more sleep, eat mostly plants, keep moving and stay connected
What’s new in breast cancer research? SABCS20 goes virtual
Hutch scientists share findings on treatment, imaging, CAR T therapy, COVID-19’s impact on cancer patients and more
Democratizing DNA-based health risk scores
Hutch-led consortium receives $9.8M grant to improve genetic risk prediction for cardiovascular disease in racially and ethnically diverse populations
New cancer drugs lead to life-threatening financial choices
Hutch researchers in HICOR take on one of cancer treatment’s deadliest side effects, financial toxicity; call for Medicare policy change
New protocols, precision approaches ahead for lung cancer
Hutch researchers launch liquid biopsy study; large biomarker protocol publishes, providing ‘roadmap’ for treatment of metastatic patients
Breast cancer researchers from Hutch / UW Cancer Consortium gain BCRF funding
New grants will support studies aimed at bettering patient outcomes through diet, exercise, vaccines and more
Patients navigate cancer during COVID-19 pandemic
Scary waiting rooms, delayed scans and ‘virtual’ care: patients and providers try to dodge the collateral damage of coronavirus
Dr. Ruth Etzioni receives Rosalie & Harold Rea Brown Endowed Chair
'Biostatistician on a mission' uses math models to improve cancer screening, reduce health disparities
Using genetic data to overcome disparities in colon cancer rates
New collaboration will dig into tumor genome, microbiome to address colon cancer inequities among people of color
The secret signals tumor cell clusters use to drive metastasis
New study identifies 'nanolumina': intercellular chambers where tumor cells share growth signals, driving cancer spread
How to achieve equity in cancer care, research and beyond
New national reports outline our progress on cancer and issue a call to action to eliminate structural racism that drives health disparities
Public health’s pandemic pivot
With disease modeling, virtual events and a renewed focus on antiracism, Fred Hutch population scientists adapt their work to COVID-19
Obliteride brings in $2M to spur cancer, COVID-19 research
Annual Fred Hutch fundraiser goes virtual and DIY; sets records for participation, creativity and global reach
Riding out the pandemic with Obliteride
Annual fundraiser goes DIY with creative workouts, global participation and Glow Orange week
The latest on how COVID-19 affects cancer patients
Hutch researchers share new data on mortality rates and racial disparities in treatment; launch statewide COVID-19 and cancer data repository